From: Home Addition
By Mark DonovanThere is a new window blind on the market today that
could potentially lower your home heating bills by as much as 35%,
according to the manufacturer SolarChoice Heat.The window blind is
a passive heating system that consists of a series of vertical
vanes that are actually hollow. As the air is heated in the vanes,
it rises out the top of them and draws cold air in from the bottom.
In summary, these new window blinds take advantage of the
sun’s energy by transferring the
sun’s thermal energy to the home.See "Green
Window Treatments That Reduce Home Heating Bills" to get a full
description and review of this innovative and green home technology
product.
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